Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week on Maker Update: an e-ink computer to track your projects, a notifier for your online shops, a spooky lantern, and maybe the best WLED controller for hub75 matrices.

+Show Notes [Maker Update Ep.497]+

=Project of the Week=

Distraction Free Computer by Mirza Makes 0:31
youtube.com/watch?v=vM1vg2iJJ2k

M5Stack CardKB Keyboard on DigiKey:
digikey.com/short/zjp1z2v9

=More Projects=

Shop Sales Notifier by Becky Stern 2:39
youtube.com/watch?v=zmKez6NFyxI

Haunted Flashlight by Van Oak Props 3:45
youtube.com/watch?v=7dQmF4rsFUI

Transforming Cyberpunk Desk Lamp by Nilmo Studio 4:39
youtube.com/watch?v=GWqu2OgPFRA

=Tips & Tools=

Plug & Play Hub75 ESP32 Controller by Apollo Automation and Chris Maher 5:15
youtube.com/watch?v=uY13C-jwXFk

DigiComp1 by Chris Staecker 6:04
youtube.com/watch?v=-y8bGBE71yw
thingiverse.com/thing:1477209#google_vignette

3d Printed Motor Speed Regulator by Greg Zumwalt 6:53
youtube.com/watch?v=kd9CZbz04NU

=DigiKey Spotlight=

Arduino at Open Sauce 2026 by Zack Hipps 7:27
youtube.com/watch?v=8f_xdNoAcWw

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